Agricultural engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.

  • Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.  
  • Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.  
  • Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss
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Agricultural engineers typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Agricultural engineer you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
23,144 GBP *
per year
25,000 GBP
40,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Agricultural engineer

  • 23,095 GBP
  • 23,689 GBP
Average salary for part-time Agricultural engineer
Average salary for full-time Agricultural engineer

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Salary over time for Agricultural engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 19,997 GBP
  • 20,186 GBP
  • 20,944 GBP
  • 21,641 GBP
  • 22,306 GBP
  • 22,622 GBP
  • 23,144 GBP
  • 23,139 GBP
  • 24,802 GBP
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Future outlook for Agricultural engineers

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Very good outlook
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)

Agricultural engineer - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Agricultural engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 69% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 12% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate
  • 12% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You'll need:

  • maths knowledge
  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • design skills and knowledge
  • knowledge of physics
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • analytical thinking skills
  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Agricultural engineer

Agriculture & Farming

Things to highlight for your Agricultural engineer interview

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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